Dr. Rakshit Ramanath Shetty, MD

Dr. Rakshit Shetty specializes in internal medicine and critical care medicine, bringing 17 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College in Navi Mumbai and completed his residency at Medstar Health. His dual specialty training allows him to provide comprehensive care for adult patients while also managing critically ill patients who require intensive monitoring and advanced life support.

Dr. Shetty practices at Memorial Medical Center and Saint Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. He treats patients with serious breathing problems and helps manage complex electrolyte imbalances that can affect heart and muscle function. His procedural expertise includes placing central venous catheters for medication delivery and monitoring, as well as arterial line placement for precise blood pressure monitoring. He also performs therapeutic hypothermia, a specialized treatment that helps protect the brain and other organs after …certain medical emergencies.